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Lakewood, CA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (13% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+14 this week — 15 added vs 1 removed)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 33% from the last 14 days)

Lakewood, CA job market overview (May 2026)

The Lakewood, CA job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 113 active job postings tracked here, 50% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in food service and retail associate, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect longer response times from employers — many roles sit open for over a month.
  • Best opportunities are in food service and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Lakewood, CA job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Lakewood, CA.

Top categories

  • Food Service13
  • Retail Associate11
  • Crew / Cashier8
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist8
  • Pharmacy5
  • Restaurant Manager / GM4

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers5
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers3
  • Retail Salespersons3
  • Cooks, Restaurant2
  • Customer Service Representatives1
  • Managers, All Other1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail76
  • Food Service / Restaurants37
  • Consumer Goods18
  • Financial Services2
  • Healthcare1
  • Telecommunications1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified86 · 76%
  • Part-time14 · 12%
  • Contract9 · 8%
  • Full-time2 · 2%
  • Temporary1 · 1%
  • Intern1 · 1%

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